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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10
LETTER FROM FLINT CREEK

FLINT CREEK, Miss, May %, 1887.
Editor Democrat-Star:
You will see that | still write from
Flint Greek, but that Flint Greek
known TO the postal service is no
more. A recent order from the
Postmaster. General has sounded
the death knell OF Our p~OstOffice.
Our own beautiful Flint Greek, tor
which it's Office was named still re-
mains flowing onward in all its
beauty. uudisturbed by the happen.
ingS OF the political world. l don't
see why we should be thus cut off
from communication with the world.
Ii is true that some reason exists
with the department for this action,
but Is the cause Il just one. For
the sake of argument we'll say that
this Office was discontinued Oh ac.
count OF negligence OF the part of
the postmaster, on bis failure to
meet the demand OF the postal laws.
Is there no other man who can
keep a country p~OstOfice Is the
failures of one man a just cause for
a whole community to be treated rs
we have beeni My idea of the
postal system has always been that
il was not gotten up tor a money
making institution but for the cOn.
venIence aud accommodation of the
public at large, and should be run
so as to meet these ends as near US
possible aud to pay its own expens.
es as near as practicable. One thing
| do know that we have been wrong.
ed, | am unable to locate the blame,
but an injustice is upon us for which
we mourn and refuse to be comfort.
ed.
We are blessed with fine rains
almost daily. Crops are doing hue-
ly. Log business is Oh a boom.
The flies have begun their bloody
war against horses, cattle aud oxen.
Que would think that we bid
away up here ia The woods, would
not g nor hear much, but indeed
we see too much, we tain would
shut our eyes and stop our ears. 1t
looks Is though the devil was un.
chained. Sin aud folly goes about
unrestrsined. Crime, fraud and
corruption sit together in high
places. / beard a man say the 9th.
er day that ''mOney ruled the law
10 every cas-. l am glad that l
have a better opinion Of our people
aud DOR laws than that. / am glad
TO think that there 10 q little true
left 10 the land of the
free and the home Of tho brave
Let us hope flor by hope ye are
saved that an era Of reform Is near
At hand The darkest hour 10 said
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

odium. Let Bishop Thompson stand
or fall by bis utterances as right
ant Christianity will allow.
As to a breach OF courtesy, we
have simply TO state that VIZ bad
uIet Bishop Thompson only once or
twice prior to tue conversation, and
the social relations between us
amounted to simply a passing ac-
quaintanee and nothing more. we
were comparatively strangers TO
each other, with no intimate reIa'
tons between us, aud the conversa-
ton WIS of n public nature, being
on the gallery of q boarding house
where we were boarding, and the
Bishop happened TO stop. He talked
quite loud and, for all We know,
might have been heard by every
occupant of the house. lfanything
was said about the DEMOCRAT
STAR in connection with his re.
marks ia regard to the Jackson
tragedy we failed to hear it, aud it
would have made no difference had
we heard il. We publish just what
we see proper to publish. We were
not excited at all, but We judged
from the tone of the Bishop, and
his rising from his cllair to empha'
size the remark that GambreIl was
a "Scoundrel IN that be was excited.
We will say briefly, in conclusion,
that the language attributed to
Mrs. Mayors was not used by her
she has nothing TO do with the
matter, and we serve notice on the
Bishop that we will not brook the
further use of her name in counec.
ton with it, aud of this we give
fair warning.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

In another column of to-day's
DEMOCRAT STAR is the proceedings
of the Democratic Mass Meeting
held at the Courthouse, OIL Monday
at ~ m., daring recess OF Court
Hon. Charles Il. Wood, on taking
the chair made a few well timed re.
marks and urged the Democratic
party to stand united and put down
all opposition from whatever source
it may come. He was applauded,
aud We believe tue Democratic par
ty of jackson county will sweep the
field at the coming election. The
meeting endorsed Hon. James II.
Neville aud instructed the delegates
to tie district convention to vote
tor him. Mr.. Neville being called
responded in Il concise manner, aud
thanked the Democracy for its Gu.
dOrsemeut aud support.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10
TIE HAMILTON aAMBREIL CASE.
Nc habeas corpNs case of Haml

The hGbeas corpus case of Hamil-
ton accomplices iu the killing OF
Gambrell was re opened last Tues
day at jackson. 1t had been agreed
on last adjournment that during the
recess Hamilton should procure a
writ of habeds corpus and be tried
on same testimony at this time, but
upon the case being called his
counsel stated that he refused to
comply with the agreement. There
being no law to force him to do so,
Judge Peyton simply stated that
he would proceed with the trial of
the accomplices and turn the OBJ
jecting Colonel over to the tender
mercies of a justice of the peace.
Mr.. Huddleston was tired of play
ing Hamlet with tue Prince of
Denmark left out.
The court then proceeded to
examine some two or tire Witnesses
whose testimony amounted to very
little either way. The Judge and
counsel went with the red wagon
cite to the bridge for investigation.
The argument begun yesterday
Hon. John NJ. Allen opening for the
State. Two are to speak on each
side. 1t was at last agreed BY
Hamilton's counsel that he should
obtain a writ OF kabeas corpus and
his case be submitted to-day (Fri-
day. without further argument.
OF course, that is all a hoax, the
agreement has 10 binding effect, as
proven by past experience in the
case, and whether he will stick to
it or not will depend upon the way
the cat jumps in the interval. He
is evidently quite uneasy.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

The Times Democrat of last We'd.
neSday, the Goth inst. publishes IA
letter from DR.. Joseph Holt to Gov.
ernOr Perry which is "a remarkable
document in the way of self appoint
ed censorship in plain English, it
is simply impertinent. We ale not
aware of any authority constituting
DR.. Holt Inspector General Of the
gulf coast, nor do We recognize his
right to Interfere in our State affairs
or dictate to Governor Perry as to
how he should act in any emergen-
cy /; our officials will act with the
best light before them. aud We take
it that Dr. Holt will find an ample
field for his talents in keeping his
local affairs in proper shape. The
Doctor poses AS authority on yellow
fever and any and all kinds of epi
denies, and is swift TO prescribe for
other ports las witness the hasty
aud, to that place, disastrous action
in reference to Biloxi last year but
New Orleans is bomb proof, ships
with sick crews can come aud go
with only Il quiet ''inveStigatiOu,"
while every other port must be-
above suspicion. We recognize the
need OF proper precautions and our
own health authorities will take all
needed steps, but we do not recog
DiZp any rjnht nf Dr Halt In iu,nr-
neddle with our affairs. when we
have medical experts of equal expe,
rence aud information and 10 some
of whom he is indebted for his best
methods OF quarantine, etc.-PenSa-
cola AdrGRce Gazette, Nag %, 1887.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

The DEMOCRAT-STAR is published at
Scranton, Miss, dear "Climers.n down on
the coast, where its Captain battles in the
brIDy ocean, enjoys the sea breeze and
grows fat on oysters and ish.-ElisuiIle
Eagle.
will compliment the DEMOCRAT
STAR this week with a copy of the
Clime, because l understand that 1t
is dead opposed to the patent fraud
that prevails to so alarming an ex-
tent in the newspaper world.-SuH-
NJ Cline, (DaHasJ Ter.
Yes, the DEMOCRAT STAR is bit
terly opposed to ''psteut uewspa-
perss and other such frauds, and
speaks its sentiments.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

CARD OF THANKS.
To H SCRANTON GRrrs:

To THE SCRANTON GRETs:
I avail myself Of the columns of the
DENocEAT-SIAR to tender nay thanks to
yOur gallant Club. for the honor done me
at your last meeting, in electiBg me Que Of
its Sponsors. The compliment is highly
appreciated, as the worthy members Of the
Greys are nearly all warn sud valued
friends; and # ny SpOnorlhiP can secure
TO them the laurels OF victory As . Base
Bau Club. and happiness aud prosperity
a. citizens, hsae shall surely be hereby
bestowed upon the worthy and gallant
Scranton Greys. Reapectfaily,
ADA u. LAUREEDNB.
Bayou La Batrs, Ala Juns6 ISL.
June 10, 1857. I5-It
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

The Memphis Appeal says Gam.
brell was sssassinated in a coward.
ly way. he was murdered because
be represented free speech. He
was put ont OF the way because be
interferred with a political clique.
he was killed because be was a
Sealot in a cause that "a COULTER
to the political drift of things at the
Capitol. This is the general public
verdict,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

Mas. GEoRGE W. HARPER, the
former editor apd proprietor OF the
Raymond Gazette, is spoken Of AZ
q candidate for Governor at the
next election. No mai in the entire
State wonld we support more cheer.
fully and heartily than our good
cid friend, "UncIe George Harper
for that Office. IIe Is = true aud
tried Democrat, strictly honest and
poesesaes in an eminent degree an
The elements which ct him Tor the
nigh position Of Chief Executive
q Dis proud State. saGovsrDo,
Huprr." ns~ wouid ihut souod,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10
THE DEMoCRAT.STAE is the pa.

The DEMoCRAT.STAR is the pa.
per in which to insert court adver-
tisements, because 1t has the
LARGEST circulation of any other
paper in Jackson county, and be-
cause it is all printed at home. In
other words, the DEMooRAT-STAR
is not a "pateDt inside" or "Outside7
nor is "plate matter" used in the
makeup of the paper. Lawyers
and others who have control of
legal advertisements would do well
to bear this in mind, and govern
themselves accordingly, lest the
legality OF their advertisements be
brought into question.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

MEssRs. HENRY LoCHTE & Co,
New Orleans, Wholesale grocers
have a card in the DEMoCRAT-STAR
to-day. This firm Is receiving a
large trade from this section, which
it richly deserves. We eau com.
mend it to taOse who are not al
ready buying goods from this firm
to give it a triVl.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

The Connecticut Railroad Com.
missioners have issued their edlct
forbidding tue Sunday morning
newspaper train in that State. This
order will also cut OFF the delivery
of New York papers in Massachu.
sets. The law was passed at the
last session Of the Legislature aud
allowed ouly the running of mail
trains and trains for public necessi.
Ar.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10
LOW ASSESSMENTS.
our county 4ssessor, Who has las

Our county assessor, who has just
about completed his rounds assess.
ing both real and personal property,
informs us that the assessments
given on both classes OF property
are, in the main, rediculousiy low.
We are not surprised that such
should be the case, considering past
experience, but it is time for the
evil, which seems to grow worse
instead of better, to be stepped and
prevented.
1t is astonishing that men have
the temerity to dare to swear to a
valuation on their property which
they would not think of entertain
ing as IA fair valuation in a trade,
however anxious they might be to
sell, when that oath declares that
such valuation is What they would
be willing aud expect to accept
were they making a voluntary sale
OF it. 1t is not only astonishing,
but it is a sad state OF affairs when
hundreds of citizens aud property
owners eau so hush their cOnsci.
ences for the sake of a few dollars.
And, even theu, the idea of econ
omy is largely a mistake, besides
being UNJUST to the more con-
scientious. Ii property could
be fairly assessed according
to law all over the State the valua.
ton would be largely increased and
the amount realized in taxes much
greater. AS it is only necessary to
raise a given amount tor the sup.
port of the government annually
such an increase of tax money
would. of course, reduce the rate
OF taxation.
Then, since unfair taxation iIl-
creases the rate, every man who
shIrks his duty in assessments does
bis more honest ueighbor an injury
and injustice. Such conduct ought
not to be tolerated, and tue law
makes it the duty of the Board of
Supervisors TO prevent it by raising
every valuation which they conceive
to be too low. The tax assessor, by
reason of the duties of his Office is
calculated TO be a good judge of
such matters, and we understand
that he will make Il report to the
Board on the subject. AT any rate
VIC recommend that the Board take
the matter in baud and, regardless
OF time or expense necessary tor
the work, thoroughly review aud
correct both the real and the per-
sOnaI list, aud obtain all tue evil
dence necessary 10 do the work we'll.
There wOnld be- no extravaganza ia
such an expense TO the county AZ it
would DC more than saved in the
end. Every piece Of property in
the county should be put at its fair
cash value, not what it would bring
ut forced sale, but at its market
value as compared with other
properties of the same class.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10
Democratic Mass MeatI..
JAcKsoN COUNTY

Pursuant to call Of IN. =
cratic Executive CommI,,usne
Jackson county, a masa
was held at the Court. houss .se1nS
county, Monday, june 9. lssss sAld
1. The reeting was colled /,
oy Mr. J. L. DantzIer, secrspa uruer
the Executive COMMITTEES ,saTy Of
ident being absent. "0 rfes
Upon motion hon. O. n .,
was elected chairman. ana mnOct
krebs secretary. NJ.
The Chairman stated n.
of the meeting, which vas OOlAet
delegates to the District select
ing convention, to be held :, 'aal'
time and place to he desis soas
for the purpose of nomina,aaled,
candidate for District Attorney .
the 7th Judicial District. iOt
The following motion vas
ed: That the Chairman NJ aCpy'
lied to appoint five delegats.u sOOr'
each supervisors district 70 .tOU
sent Jackson county in H. n1epre'
cratic district nominating conn
ton, aud that the Chairman
Secretary OF the meeting he ad Guy
to said delegation. "uueO
Upon motion the followin.
luton was adopted unanimossIIve '''
WHEREAS, The present n.y..
bent of the Office OF Distric. a'
torney, Hon. JAS. Il. Neville 5 Hs
for the last four years disch,uas
the duties of said Office with ="
ability aud utmost tirmnsss e.oas
having implicit confidence !, % NY
integrity, and believing that Wv
better officer a be secured he ,G ~
judicial District; therefore. h i,
ResolUed, That we, the Drmoo",.
ic citizens OF Jackson county !"
mass meeting assembled, do bershv
ulqualihedly endorse the Hon. Ia.
ii. Neville for the Office OF Dis,,;s,
Attorney, and hereby Instinct oSS
delegates to the District cohysu,ion
10 vote accordingly, aud use MI
honorable means to secure bis nom
iuatlOn.
Upon motion the persons present
selected the following members Of
the Democratic Executive Conmr'
tee of Jackson county
Beat 1-Dr. Moody, G. Ward
Beat q. NJ. Ra6by, X. q. Cal.
loway.
Beat sc. H. Wood, c. s. Meri.
wether.
Beat All. G. Haveus, 4. R,
Friar.
Beat CIV. 4. Carter, Jas. Dick.
erSOn.
Resolred, That the action of thc
last meeting OF the Democratic
Elective Committee, be and il
hereby endorsed.
Pursuant to motion the Chairman
appointed the following delegates,
Beat Ed. Moody, A. Altman,
c. F. Ward, Sun Byrd, jas. Hel,rs.
ton.
Beat &c. W. Garner, 4. II,
Steedr, Calvin Go1, d. Mcdonald,
john Ely, Jr.
Beat 3--M. II. Evans, P. X. NAY.
ers, john Robinson, s. S. Henry,
Geo. w. Matthew.
Beat 4-GeO. w. Davis, I. G
Rubles, WIN. Martin, Henry Gau
tier. F.. Nj. Weed.
Beat 5-Westly Ramsay, W. W.
Broome, Hub. Parker, W. Il. Car.
ter. Henry Furry.
ResOired, That five members Of
the Executive Committee constitute
u quorum.
Upon motion the meeting nd.
journed sine die.
c. IL. WOOD, Chairman.
H.. +. KREBs. Secretary.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10
our AGENTS

The following gentlemen are authorized
to collect all dues to the DEMocRAT-STAR
0face ana receipt for the same:
Mr.. II. F. Russell, OCEAN Springs, Miss.
Mr.. Joseph C. Airey, Handsboro,
Mr.. Maron +. Baxter, harrington, "
Mr. N. Butchert, Pass Christian, Z"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

REMEMBER that the Pascagoula
DEMooRAT.STAR is the only paper
printed and published in Jackson
county. Those having land notices
or other legal advertisements would
do we'll to bear this in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

CAPT. THos. II, WOODS, of Me.
TidiaD, than whom there is 10 ADLER
lawyer in the State, is mentioned
as the successor of Senator George
should be be placed on the Supreme
Bench. Capt. Woods would make
an able Senator, aud bis appoint.
ment would be hailed with delight
by bis many friends in this part of
the State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10
TO ADVERTISERS.
The DEMOCRAT-sTAR

The DEMOCRAT-STAR
is the Oldest newspaper on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast has a
larger bona tide circulation
than any other newspaper in
this section; therefore, it is
the BEST advertising med
inm. Advertisers, bear this
in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

SENATOR GEORGE has been en-
dorsed by the bar of this State for
a place on the Supreme Bench of
the United States, but it begins to
look as If President Cleveland in
tends to appoint an Alabama man
probably Geu. Wheeler.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

A CORRESPONDENT OF the Liber-
ty Herald suggests Judge Joseph
B. Chrlsman for Governor. And
as We said sometime ago, Chrisman
would be no Improvement on the
present incumbent.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

The DEMoCRAT-STAR is not
"half.and. half" bot il IA bold, fear.
less newspaper. Its position OH
the current issues of the day are
well dehned-nOt doubtful. We
have room on our subscription
books for more subscribers, at 81
a year IN advance.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

F. j. MOSES, the ex.carpetbag
sOgelHor OF South Carolins, who
was sentenced to the Massachusetts
penitentiary tor three years tor tor.
gerry, has been pardoned by Gov.
ernor Ames. Moses went to prison
in 1885 and has served tue greater
part OF his term. His health is rep.
resented as being very bad, and it
is said be eau not live long.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

Mr.. ]. Il. Neville, our efficient
district attorney, bias done yeOmsn
service in behalf Of the State at
this term Of court. Il isa a common
remark that be is a most courteous
.geutleman,a and It the same time
Oue Of the ablest prosecutors 10 the
State.-Coasf Beaoon.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10
FOR SALE.

The light draf, side-whssl steam tur
HERCULEs dra1 10 - feet in ami.
Glass ooDditicn. Also three Lumbes
Bargsa. capacity about 300 20 22s IA e.
Apply 70
rH0n1s P MILLER a CO.
Noble Ala
Suae II ~ Ea
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

The yellow fever at Key West,
Florida, is increasing. There is ne
danger of the disease reaching Il
section, as we have "A strict quaran.
tine-considered iron. clad.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10
MARINE.

ARRIVED.
Am sch Geo. II. Ames, Marshall, 42l tons
from Boston to -, 9TH inst.
Dan ok Neptune, Thomson. ll13 % II from
Baltimore To Gregory X Co., eth lust.
CLEAI;ANCEs.
Ital blk Zeiro, Pellelnno, GAG tons for Bue-
nos Ayres by Robinson with 4S7 ,405 teet
lumber valued at S5,962, 2ud inst.
Br ok Charger, Whiteside. 1860 tons tor
Belfast by Gregory Il. Co, with 656,2i2
feet lumber valued ar S6.720, 3rd inst.
Am blk Ada Carter, Henstis, IA tOus for
Colon by CimOrse * Co, with 1855 9
feet lumber valued at S., 300, 4th inst.
Br blk Clytie, Fraser, 1870 tons for Liver
pool by Hunter with 64S. 800 feet lumber
valued ut s 6,4S6, 9th inst.
Am sch Rollin Sanford. Davies, 93 tons for
Key West by Dantzler with l0I, 7S5 feet
lumber, 9TH inst.
job work neatly execu ed at this
office.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

Read the advertisement Of the
Southern Brewing Company, New
Orleans. The beer manufactured
by this company is uuexcelIed. IL
is the favOrite in this section.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10


WE are pleased to be able to
state to II readers that our course
in publishing the article OF last
week headed "Clerical Robes
meets with the approval of our best
citizens and readers as indicated by
their expressions. We have receiv.
expressions of hearty endorse
nent from several prominent chris.
tian ministers aud from many prom.
ineut citizens, both written and
verbal. This we take as Indicative
of the fact that the great truth that
sacradOtal robes should no more
shield from stern rebuke than hon
ors is rapidly gaining ground. 1t
is the duty of the public Journal to
let the blade of truth cut wherever
gangreen is found in church or state,
both are potent factors in state
and natiou in shaping a peoples
destiny.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10

SEE advertisement AFOr ssIe.'
The Stssa tag Hereules and thress
lumber bsrgss sss Tor sale.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-06-10
WATER CRAFTS OF PEARL RIVER DISTRICT,

The following is the return To the Commissioner of Navigation.
Washington, ID. &, of the number OF vessels aud tonnage outstanding ia
the distinct of Pearl River, Mississippi, tor the quarter ending March, 81,
1887:
Ne. of Gross Tonnage Nett
-~--@ Inv
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-11
The Man In the Ditch.

On a recent evening when the sidewalks
We're slippery a gentleman not wholly I'M
known To local fame started To walk from
his club TO his house. Now, this is feat
that he has performed time and time again
without injury 10 himself or amusemen,
to the neighbOrs; but on this particular
evening he had been eating something for
supper that disagreed with him, and made
the sidewalks so treaCherous that he took
foot room. There was one bad spot on
the street where workmen had been re
pairing the sewer, and where ditch some
six feet in depth had been left unguarded.
Ii was quite natural that in his dreamy
progress the gentleman should walk
plump into this pitfall, and that, after re
al.zing what had happened to him, he
should clamOr for assistance. Two young
fellows came by and he begged them for a
.ift
What are you doing there they
asked
"Waitin (hiC} 10 get out
But what's your name
My names my own. amt it. Wosh
you want TO know name for;'
look here. If you don't tell us who
you are we won't pull you out
Yer well. I'm severed"
And the young fellows pulled the sup
posed Mr.. Seward out of the ditch, and
pointed his nose toward home and left
him. brooklyn Eagle.